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From August 26 to September 22, 2026, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's 5th and 6th floor HANKYU LUXURY area marks the start of the 2026-27 autumn/winter season under the theme "TIME IS BEAUTIFUL," with pop-ups from Giorgio Armani, Zenith, Fendi, and Tod's, special nail and personal color events, and a wide lineup of new fall fashion, jewelry, and watches.
From September 2 to 8, 2026, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's 4th floor Kotokoto Stage 41 hosts "Just enough, always me.", a fall fashion event featuring RIELLE RICHE, mallow blue, SY UNITED ARROWS, and quūi, with brands making their Hankyu and Kansai debuts.
Photomatic, the self-photo brand operated by Photo Create Co., Ltd. of the Kitamura Holdings Group, has opened a new self-photo booth in front of TSUTAYA EBISUBASHI in Osaka's Dotonbori, running from August 6, 2026 through January 11, 2027.
At TAMAYA TERRACE, the site of Saga Tamaya's former main building, a small aquarium called "Tamatera Aquarium" has opened inside a traditional Japanese house, letting visitors relax while observing sea and river creatures up close through December 31, 2026.
From September 3 to 6, 2026, Michael Kors is hosting the "JET SET LOUNGE TOKYO" pop-up event in Roppongi, Tokyo, featuring destination-inspired drinks, immersive photo spots, and a look at the new Hamilton Modern handbag collection.
YATZ GARDEN, the free 10-hectare flower field run by Yatsugatake Agricultural College in Chino, Nagano, has passed 100,000 visitors this season far ahead of schedule, including a single-day record of 10,000 visitors on August 13, 2026.
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BRASS Co., Ltd.'s new guesthouse wedding venue "Accord Laurier" opens in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, on August 22, 2026, offering an exclusive-use house with an 8-meter wood-toned chapel, a green garden, and an open kitchen.
American multimedia art pioneer Tony Oursler is presenting his first major solo exhibition in Japan, Tech/Gnosis-Magic, Media, Art, at TOKYO NODE in Toranomon Hills from July 3 to September 27, 2026. The show gathers 49 works, including two world premieres, alongside a linked catalog, collaboration cafe menu, official goods, and a summer program of related events around Toranomon Hills.
The commercial complex Harajuku Quest in Jingumae, Shibuya has reached full operation as of April 24, 2026, with the opening of its 10th and final tenant on the 6th floor.
The Shibuya River Street promenade is getting its first illumination renewal in three years. Starting April 1, 2026, a nature-inspired lighting concept called "SHIBUYA FLOWSCAPE" will transform the riverside walkway with light that responds to water, wind, and air conditions.
The popular 3D figure studio 3DME, well known in Tokyo, has opened its first western Japan location at Welbe Rokkomichi in Kobe's Nada Ward. Visitors can have their full body scanned in just 2 seconds and turned into a full-color 3D figure.
ATTITU, the bag brand by Tsuchiya Kaban with the concept "No right answer is the new standard," will open its first directly-operated store in Kamakura on April 4, 2026, alongside a new collection featuring the brand's first shoes.
The relocated MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM: EPSON teamLab Borderless at Azabudai Hills reaches its 2nd anniversary, having welcomed over 3.24 million visitors from 170+ countries. Around 1 in 10 travelers from the US and 1 in 8 from Australia have visited the museum.
Fashion media JJ, celebrating its 50th anniversary, collaborates with Anna Sui for a special pop-up store at SHIBUYA109 Shibuya from February 18-23, 2026, featuring exclusive revival design items with the JJ 50 logo.
Two new cafes join the popular "Ichigosando 2026" collaboration, featuring Saga's premium strawberry brand in exclusive desserts and drinks at 12 Omotesando locations through March 31.
Aloft Tokyo Ginza launches the second edition of its popular Strawberry Harvest Festival from March 1 to May 31, 2026, featuring unlimited fresh strawberries and a new hands-on shortcake customization experience.
Discover a free premium night event at Ikebukuro Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbou Park on February 14th featuring Akane Takayanagi (ex-SKE48), MR technology, ukiyo-e art, and Tokyo's night views.
The popular bathhouse SOKOTOTO at WHATAWON in Kishiwada, Osaka, is extending its operating hours until 11 PM on Fridays and Saturdays throughout February 2026, offering night sauna and bathing experiences for those seeking post-work relaxation.
A limited-time collaboration brings THE JOURNEY premium skincare to private sauna rooms at Tokyo's newest wellness destination.
A gelato specialty shop based in the building's basement unveils Brutti ma Buoni, a luxurious take on a traditional Northern Italian confection featuring Amazon cacao and minimal meringue, available only from February 6 to 14, 2026.
Experience the cyberspace world with AR navigation and next-generation mobility robots at Ghost in the Shell Exhibition in Toranomon Hills. A three-day immersive entertainment experience blending 5G, AR, and UNI-ONE mobility technology.
Liquor Shop LE, a new wine shop curated by the sommelier team from Ginza L'écrin, opened at Atre Ueno on January 2, 2026. With over 600 wines starting from ¥3,000 and featuring an in-store tasting bar, it offers a relaxed wine selection experience directly connected to JR Ueno Station.
Experience the world of Ginbis' iconic Tabekko Dobutsu biscuits at themed cafes opening across Japan in February 2026. Enjoy animal-shaped burgers, towering parfaits, and adorable desserts at locations in Shibuya, Tennoji, and Nagoya.
Kokuyo's Design Center presents an innovative exploration of plastic's raw expressions using 3D printing technology. The experimental exhibition "RAW+ Exploring the Fluctuations of Plastic" runs from January 30 to February 6 at THE CAMPUS in Tokyo.
Blue Box Cafe by Natsuko Shoji introduces a luxurious hot chocolate drink for the Valentine's and White Day season, featuring premium Valrhona chocolate in Tiffany's signature elegant setting.
Starting January 24, 2026, the Roppongi Hills Observation Deck will offer a VR experience allowing visitors to virtually explore the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu with dynamic motion seats and immersive visuals.
Pistachio sweets specialty shop MAX PISTACHIO debuts new products including Pistachio Butter Sandwich and D-Choco Milk Chocolate, with limited-time pop-up stores at Futakotamagawa Rise and Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro.
Meiji collaborates with SCENTMATIC to introduce "meiji THE Cacao Chocolate Diagnosis," an AI system that recommends chocolate based on scent preferences, at a limited-time popup event in Yurakucho Marui.
A unique rooftop kotatsu experience debuts at CÉ LA VI TOKYO's 18th-floor sky terrace, combining traditional Japanese warmth with stunning city views through March 31, 2026.
ccnmade, a popular Korean donation-based accessory brand beloved by K-POP artists like BTS's V and SHINee's Onew, is launching its first Japanese pop-up shop at JR Nagoya Takashimaya from February 11 to 17, 2026.
A new immersive music experience museum, House of Vampire ~Dive into ENHYPEN Chronicle~, opens in Shinjuku from February 5 to March 16, 2026. Visitors become part of ENHYPEN's vampire-themed story through cutting-edge 3D LED displays and multi-sensory effects.
TAVERN by the green presents an elegant afternoon tea featuring fresh strawberries and fragrant roses, resembling a jewel-box of red delights. Available from February 18 to April 27, 2026.
Ken Elephant Inc., an art goods manufacturer, will host a solo exhibition featuring ceramic artist Koji Kasatani's banana-themed works at VINYL in Gransta Tokyo, inside Tokyo Station, from January 15 to January 29, 2026.
Animate is hosting a 2nd anniversary exhibition for the popular romance simulation game Love and Deepspace at Naka-Ikebukuro Park on January 17-18, featuring life-sized standees and announcing new Japanese merchandise releases.
Discover premium handcrafted pound cakes made with 100% Japanese fermented butter at TANGRAM's pop-up shop in Kinshicho Marui, Tokyo, running January 18 to 24, 2026.
The University., a fashion brand inspired by an imaginary university, is opening its first solo pop-up store in the Kansai region from January 14 to 20, 2026.
DEK, a restaurant operated by a century-old fruit wholesaler in Omotesando, presents a limited-time Strawberry Afternoon Tea featuring carefully selected Japanese strawberries including the premium Amarin variety.
Artist Yasunari Ikenaga is holding his first solo exhibition at Bunkamura Gallery from January 10 to 27, 2026, showcasing his latest works of contemporary bijinga (paintings of beautiful women) created with mineral pigments on linen.
The popular Korean yogurt ice cream brand "YOGURT PURPLE" has opened its first store in Japan at Tsuruhashi Koreatown in Osaka. The shop offers rich, fresh yogurt ice cream with a variety of fresh fruit toppings and unique combinations.
tHE GALLERY HARAJUKU in Harajuku will host Tide of Youth, a solo exhibition by illustrator and painter Yusuke Saitoh, running from November 21 to December 7, 2025.
A new Starbucks concept store opened on the Shinkansen platform at JR Shin-Yokohama Station, offering freshly brewed coffee and light meals to travelers.
An exhibition showcasing characters and memorable scenes from all eight animated short stories by manga artist Tatsuki Fujimoto, known for Chainsaw Man and Look Back, will be held at Seibu Shibuya from December 13, 2025 to January 12, 2026.
Popular Korean character Kkamang and Ant, with over 1.4 million social media followers, will open a collaboration cafe in Osaka from November 18 to November 23, 2025.
Following the successful 30th anniversary celebration in January 2025, the popular series Kodoku no Gourmet expands internationally with a limited-time pop-up shop in Seoul's HEIGHTS store, running November 13-16, 2025.
A special collaboration café celebrating manga artist Mitsuru Adachi's 55th anniversary features themed menus from Touch and four other beloved works at Café Lish in Jimbocho, running from November 6 to December 26, 2025.
The immersive VR horror experience Senritsu Meikyu Mayoi will embark on a nationwide tour starting mid-November 2025, bringing spine-chilling adventures to Hirakata Park in Osaka and Kohrinbo in Kanazawa.
On November 1, 2025, a new bespoke fragrance shop is set to open in Hida Takayama, Gifu Prefecture. MY ONLY FRAGRANCE, a Kyoto-based brand, will launch its 13th location in a renovated 256-year-old machiya building.
A new complex facility featuring cafes and outdoor recreation support functions has opened in Rinko Park in Yokohama's Minato Mirai 21 district on October 17, 2025.
Caption by Hyatt Kabuto-cho Tokyo opened on October 7, 2025, marking Hyatt's newest brand's first entry into Tokyo and the fourth location worldwide.
A new joint flagship store combining beloved mini figure brands Sonny Angel and SMISKI opens September 20th in Tokyo's Shibuya district, offering an immersive experience for fans worldwide.
This time we visited “Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai,” which opened next to Toyosu Market on Thursday, February 1, 2024. There are many new experiences to enjoy throughout the day, such as an open-air bath with one of the best bay views in Tokyo and food experiences at restaurants gathered from all over Japan! Let us introduce […]
Tokyo Toyosu Manyo Club, a bathing facility at Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai opened in 2024, is a spot where you can refresh yourself with a spectacular urban view and a bath. We will introduce in detail the facilities full of attractions, including an open-air bath with a panoramic bay view and a rooftop footbath that is […]
Asakusa and Oshiage are located on the east side of Tokyo, and are home to popular tourist spots such as Senso-ji in Asakusa and Tokyo Skytree in Oshiage, attracting many people from Japan and abroad everyday. In this page, we will introduce in detail the popular areas of Asakusa and Oshiage, including tourist spots and […]
“Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai,” which just opened in 2024, is a popular eating spot where you can enjoy various kinds of gourmet foods. In this issue, we introduce six gourmet restaurants in the “Toyosu Menuki Odori” area that are recommended for eating and walking! From salty to sweet, we feature reasonably priced gourmet foods that are […]
Just opened in 2024, Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai is a popular facility where visitors can enjoy various types of gourmet food. This article introduces 24 restaurants in “Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai” where you can enjoy a sit-down meal! We will introduce restaurants by genre, including not only fresh seafood, but also ramen, udon, meat, sweets, and more, […]
In this article, we have picked out 10 of the hottest new spots in Tokyo that are packed with the latest trends. From entertainment facilities to commercial facilities, be sure to check out the latest information on Tokyo! We hope you will find it useful when sightseeing in Tokyo. Click here to learn more about […]
Harajuku, the center of youth culture, is located in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo. It is visited by many young people and tourists and is known as a place where various cultures such as fashion, music, and art intersect. Newly opened in Harajuku, Tokyu Plaza Harajuku “Harakado”(“Harakado” below) will open on April 17, 2024 (Wednesday). A rooftop terrace, […]
MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM: What is Epson TeamLab Borderless? “Mori Building Digital Art Museum: Epson TeamLab Borderless,” which gained immense popularity in Odaiba, attracting approximately 2.3 million visitors within just one year since its opening, has relocated and opened its doors in Azabudai Hills on February 9, 2024. TeamLab Borderless is a “museum without […]
Summary This time, my friend and I visited Mikan Shimokita, a newly opened commercial facility in Shimokitazawa in 2022. We enjoyed exploring the inside of the new building and strolling through the streets, visiting the shops along the way. Shimokitazawa is a stylish neighborhood known for its eclectic vibes, bustling streets filled with fashion and […]
We spent a full day exploring three of Shibuya's most popular commercial facilities – Shibuya Scramble Square, Shibuya PARCO, and Miyashita Park. We discovered a different side of Shibuya beyond the famous crossing, enjoying lunch, shopping, and even some afternoon drinks. Follow our day plan to get the most out of these three spots.
Shibuya is a part of Tokyo that never stops changing. This page covers Shibuya's major landmarks, the newest commercial facilities that opened in 2024, fashionable cafes with photo-worthy drinks, and practical tips for getting around. Plan your visit with our curated guide to classic and new Shibuya hotspots.